Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Jeep Wrangler | Acura MDX | |
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Body | 2dr SUV, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.4 in | 108.3 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 167.0 in | 191.6 in | -24.6 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 78.5 in | -11.8 in |
Height | 71.2 in | 68.2 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 3694 lb. | 4550 lb. | -856 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 39.2 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 61.6 in | -10.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.8 in | 59.0 in | -7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.2 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 38.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 61.5 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.7 in | 59.1 in | -16.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.7 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -31.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.5 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.5 | 42.9 ft3 | -13.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -20.2 ft3 |
2006 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Still small, despite the increased size of the vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
There is not much rear leg room and the seat has you sitting straight up instead of slight recline. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Comfortable but not a lot of leg room see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |